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Yourman Family History

Yourman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fourman, Yurman, Youman, Norman, Thurman, Gorman, Forman, Sturman

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Where is the Yourman family from?

You can see how Yourman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yourman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yourman families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Yourman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Yourman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yourman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yourman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Yourman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yourman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Yourman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Yourman. For the veterans among your Yourman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yourman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Yourman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Yourman in 1969 was 90, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yourman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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